The Senate, Thursday, May 24, 2001

The Senate took up 65 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 14
Votes Taken
6 roll calls64 voice votes
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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

relating to procedure for nomination and review of judges. Providing that judges shall be nominated and selected by an independent commission and reviewed every 10 years thereafter.

Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)

Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote

In the record: Remove From Table

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 20–4 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 1233

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Motion Passed 19–5 on a roll call

Final Passage (Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed 18–5 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 1, 2001✓SenateMay 9, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002Voters
HB 158 (2001)Became Law
relative to the use of an artificial light to locate moose.

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1246.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
HB 164 (2001)Became Law
relative to exceptions to the confidentiality of certain department of employment security records.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
relative to the purchase of certain prior service by county corrections officers in the New Hampshire retirement system.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
HB 219 (2001)Became Law
relative to the rules of the road involving school buses.
Rep. Sullivan (Carr 2) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1243.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJun 29, 2001
HB 237 (2002)Became Law
relative to filling a vacancy in an alumni trustee position on the board of trustees of the university system.

Senate Education recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateJan 17, 2002✓GovernorFeb 7, 2002✓LawApr 8, 2002
HB 258 (2001)Became Law
establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing the Lawrence, Massachusetts to Manchester, New Hampshire rail service line and the Concord to Lebanon northern passenger rail service line.

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 8, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 16, 2001
HB 260 (2001)Became Law
establishing a commission to examine child care resources for parents who work hours other than first shift.

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1274.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 16, 2001
including the judiciary as a public employer under the public employee labor relations act.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 22, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for members of the legislature.

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Below sub-motion Rereferred to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
relative to an optional retirement allowance for certain spouses upon a retiree's remarriage.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
relative to funding of training and certification of firefighters and emergency medical service providers programs in the department of safety, extending certain motor vehicle license expiration dates, and increasing certain motor vehicle license fees.

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to the administration of the public utilities commission, establishing the position of executive director of the public utilities commission, and relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to terminal pay for certain state officials or employees.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJun 26, 2001
relative to persons with disabilities participating in the work incentive program.

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 15, 2001✓LawAug 14, 2001
relative to the practice of veterinary medicine.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✕SenateJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 7, 2001
HB 371 (2001)Became Law
relative to fiscal impact statements for proposed administrative rules prepared by the legislative budget assistant and relative to certain time periods for review by the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
HB 385 (2001)Became Law
changing the name, membership and duties of the office of volunteerism.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawSep 15, 2001
HB 394 (2001)Became Law
relative to short-term health insurance policies for certain persons.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1195.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
HB 403 (2001)Became Law
relative to the effective date of special contracts for telephone utilities.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawAug 18, 2001
relative to the regulation of nursing by the board of nursing.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1254.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 435 (2001)Became Law
relative to assessment of service charges by municipalities and counties that accept credit cards for payment of local taxes, utility charges, or other fees.

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawAug 18, 2001
relative to procedures for crews and provision of counseling services following a railway accident.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Re-refer to Committee.

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJan 24, 2002
relative to fish and game licenses issued to resident and nonresident minors and relative to complimentary fishing licenses for legally blind persons.

Senate Wildlife and Recreation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
relative to supplemental allowances for certain retired group I members of the New Hampshire retirement system.

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1255.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
establishing a task force to study certain issues regarding privacy.
Rep. Taylor (Straf 11) House Commerce Senate Insurance Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1196.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✕SenateJun 12, 2001Governor✕LawJun 12, 2001
HB 501 (2001)Became Law
relative to licensure of foster homes and the duties of the department of health and human services advisory board.

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1280.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawAug 25, 2001
relative to the unemployment compensation law and creating a dedicated fund for the job training program for economic growth and making certain changes to the program.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓Law
HB 574 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the recodification of laws relating to the joint committee on legislative facilities and the application of the right-to-know law.

Senate Internal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
HB 594 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the law on justification for the use of physical force and its implications for teachers or other persons entrusted with the care and supervision of minors.
Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 16) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
HB 610 (2001)Became Law
allowing the sale of raw milk cheese and unpasteurized apple cider in New Hampshire.

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1272.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HB 615 (2001)Became Law
relative to the duties of motor vehicle inspectors and fees payable to the department of safety.

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1245.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓Law
HB 663 (2001)Became Law
relative to lights on school buses.
Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawAug 18, 2001
establishing a committee to study the creation of a regional program for collection and marketing of certain components of the municipal solid waste stream.

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1271.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
extending the reporting date for the healthy kids subcommittee and clarifying the mission statement of the healthy kids corporation.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Lay on Table

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 5, 2001SenateMay 24, 2001Governor✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 753 (2001)Became Law
relative to exemptions from issuer-dealer licenses for the sale of securities.

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1197.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 18, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1200.

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 23–0 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1200

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMar 29, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001
urging the federal government to consider the impacts on New Hampshire and the smaller states of interstate waste legislation.

Senate Environment recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 1269.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Resolution Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseMar 8, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001
SB 14 (2001)Became Law
relative to the definition of "school" for the purpose of the universal service fund for schools and libraries and ratifying the school board meetings and elections for Mascoma Valley Regional and Bartlett school districts.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓Law
relative to the procedure for appeal of a timber yield tax assessment and relative to the notice of intent to cut.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedFeb 22, 2001✓SenateMar 29, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2002
relative to the voting procedures for authorizing certain capital projects in interstate school districts.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12).

In the record: Suspend the Rules for Report not in Calandar

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMay 9, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✕HouseMar 6, 2002Governor✕LawMar 6, 2002
SB 42 (2001)Became Law
relative to charges for access to medical records.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Wheeler Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateMar 15, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawAug 18, 2001
SB 45 (2001)Became Law
relative to the legislative oversight committee on electric utility restructuring and relative to service from a rural electric cooperative under special contracts.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Below Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateApr 19, 2001✓HouseMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 19, 2001✓LawJun 19, 2001
SB 61 (2001)Became Law
establishing a procedure for summary administration of estates.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓SenateFeb 22, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✓GovernorJun 21, 2001✓Law